NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. Benzodiazepines are class of drugs primarily used for treating anxiety. According to data compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control, the drug was attributed to over 11,500 overdose deaths in 2017.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
It’s the latest sign that the world is warming to the health benefits of a plant that for decades has been dismissed as a dangerous drug. The post World Health Organization Calls for Cannabis Rescheduling appeared first on Leafly.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. John Fetterman, Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania, is beginning a state-wide listening tour to find out where PA residents stand on cannabis legalization.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Meet Bob Snodgrass, the glassblower whose proliferative techniques gave rise to a new wave of cannabis craftsmanship in the form of gorgeous, artistic pipes. The post Meet Bob Snodgrass, the Hippie Deadhead Who Invented Heady Glass appeared first on Leafly.
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
How Marijuana Can Help Those With Traumatic Brain Injury Doctors are asking if the noble weed may hold some answer for those with traumatic brain injury that currently need better therapeutic solutions. The post How Marijuana Can Help Those With Traumatic Brain Injury appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Puff Puff Post
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
HUMACAO, Puerto Rico — Jose Carlos Laviena emptied his pockets, took off his shoes and waited to die. He had just injected himself with a new type of heroin that his dealer was promoting, but the high was so strong that Laviena thought he had overdosed. The 35-year-old was preparing his body for how he wanted to be found. “It’s truly something super strong,” he said, referring to what he believes was heroin mixed with fentanyl.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
This week: We discuss 'looping,' compare vaping and smoking, and get all deep and spiritual with the weed, man. The post The Roll-Up #71: Is Cannabis Against Your Religion? appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Oregon hemp will see a little bit of each in 2019. Last year was a big one for the Oregon industrial hemp program. If you recall , the state legislature enacted House Bill 4089 , which provided a much needed regulatory framework for the crop and authorized its processing and sale into the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) recreational market.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Looking to recover from a workout or keep arthritis aches at bay? CBD salves combine inflammation-fighting cannabidiol with other pain-relieving ingredients for a one-two punch that eases sore muscles and joints. The post How CBD Salves Can Help Ease Muscle Pain appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Here’s the full press release… Born and raised in Summit County, Colorado, Halston Puchek grew up in the heart of ski country snowboarding, hiking, training horses and enjoying everything that makes Colorado great. . . After studying hospitality abroad in Montreux, Switzerland, Halston graduated with a degree in marketing and a minor in event management from Metropolitan State University and the University of Colorado Denver.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Cannabis news from around the web. The post This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Jan. 25-31 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The Takeaways of the report are. The state cannabis program has failed to keep up with mandatory inspections. Regulators have not done enough to address diversion into the black market. The program’s pesticide testing system was found to be inadequate, and the state does not have a way to verify the accuracy of test results. An Oregonian/OregonLive reports that auditors concluded regulators have failed to meet basic standards, like inspections.
Marijuana Lawyer Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Marijuana first became legal for recreation among adult users in January 2018. With that, Los Angeles marijuana tourism is taken off, with several ancillary businesses cropping up specifically catering to those who are here for the cannabis. Among the various companies that have entered the fray: Shops. Lodging. Tours (including bus tours). Marketing.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Here’s the latest in the world of MedMen and we’d suggest this one is the most serious so far. MJ Biz report by way of introduction. The former chief financial officer of MedMen Enterprises filed suit against the California-based company this week, alleging top executives forced him to “choose between complying with his fiduciary duty to the company and its shareholders or turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to improper and unlawful behavior.”.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
CLN contributor Cheddar was in Japan checking out Magokoro, a small restaurant in Kamakura, a city famous for its giant Buddha statue that’s located less than an hour south of Tokyo. What makes it unique is that Magokoro is one of the only restaurants in Japan that specializes in hemp. Magokoro is a cafe/bar during […]. The post Dining at Magokoro, the only restaurant in Japan specializing in hemp appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Is CBD A Rising Star Or Just Popular Fad? Although there is scientific interest in the use of CBD for both pain and drug addiction, as well as many other medical indications, there is a lot that we still do not know about CBD. The post Is CBD A Rising Star Or Just Popular Fad? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Here’s some background on who (excuse the pun) is publishing this letter. The ECDD is the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence. The Committee consists of an independent group of experts in the field of drugs and medicines. . The ECDD assesses the health risks and benefits of the use of psychoactive substances according to a set of fixed criteria.
The Joint Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Legislation to allow students to use medical marijuana on school groups (including school buses) has been passed by its initial committee in the Washington State House of Representatives. Cannabis tincture. House Bill 1095 was filed by Representative Brian Blake (D) and is cosponsored by Representatives Maureen Walsh (R) and Laurie Jenkins (D). It was passed today by the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness, sending it to a vote by the full House.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Authored By Benjamin Pirie . January 31, 2019. “Audit,” already an unpleasant word in cannabis circles, got a little worse this week with the release of a stern assessment of Oregon’s cannabis program by the Oregon Secretary of State. The 42-page report, the first such review since Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2014, catalogues numerous gaps in Oregon’s regulatory oversight of cannabis.
Cannabis Maven
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Grow Tech Labs is Developing a Small Producers and Processors Co-Op and Potential Members are Invited to Participate.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
First up we go over to Forbes who tell us… In 2018, U.S. Consumers Ordered Cannabis Every 8 Seconds. And their tweet headlines are. consumers placed a cannabis order every 8 seconds in 2018. Baby Boomers are also the biggest cannabis spenders. On average, they spend 53% more than Generation Z. According to the cannabis delivery clearinghouse company Eaze , “ consumers placed a cannabis order every 8 seconds in 2018. ” This information can be found in Eaze’s 2018 State
Cannabis Maven
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Here are several cannabis infused recipes you can make that are sure to please during Super Bowl LIII this weekend.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The Sacramento Bee reports. Search warrants have been served at 10 inland Southern California marijuana dispensaries allegedly operating without licenses. The Riverside County district attorney’s cannabis regulation task force moved in Thursday after several months of investigations. The DA’s office says by late afternoon about 90 pounds of finished cannabis product and a large amount of cannabis edibles had been seized from eight of the locations.
Cannabis Maven
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
As the roll out of cannabis legalization continues, it's important to know what is legal and what is not.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Business Insider Reports………Canadian cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis is more owned than Apple on Robinhood, a free-trading app popular among millennial traders, highlight the green rush by younger investors. According to Markets Insider’s track of the data, Aurora Cannabis is now held by 247,517 Robinhood users, up more than 20,000 from last week.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Workshops, cooking classes, infused dinners, and more. The post Cannabis Events in Canada for February 2019 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
MJ Biz Report. A federal judge has blocked a government request for a THC test on a batch of West Virginia hemp and said the hemp can be processed for CBD extraction in nearby Pennsylvania. Read here. Federal judge blocks THC test in West Virginia hemp suit, allows CBD extraction.
Americans for Safe Access
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
This morning the World Health Organization (WHO) made an announcement that has the potential to change the status of medical cannabis globally. The WHO has determined that cannabis and cannabis resin should be removed from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (which is different than the U.S. Controlled Substances Act scheduling) and divided into more specific categories in lower schedules.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Here’s the fact sheet. 19-047_Licensing_Lab_Reporting_v2 (1).
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. NORML Chapters Organized and Energized for State Legislative Sessions in 2019. “That’s why dozens of NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition and other reforms ranging from depenalization and expunge
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